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Gallery, Live Review, Reviews

Live Review: Dance Gavin Dance in Oklahoma City, OK on June 15, 2025

Dance Gavin Dance, The Home Team, Belmont, Dwellings The Criterion, Oklahoma City, OK June 15, 2025 Review and Gallery by Ally Arens Alternative metal act Dance Gavin Dance are currently in the midst of their Return of the Robot tour across the United States, bringing their unique blend of groovy instrumentals and heavy vocal stylings to fans all across the country as they gear up … Continue reading Live Review: Dance Gavin Dance in Oklahoma City, OK on June 15, 2025

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Artist of the Month, Interviews

May 2025 Artist of the Month: It Kills You

It Kills You May 14, 2025 Photos and interview by: Ally Arens Making their debut in 2022 with the release of their first EP Worse Than You Expected, Better Than You Hoped For, Oklahoma City-based rock band It Kills You burst onto their local scene with their blend of post-hardcore/metalcore breakdowns, harsh-yet-melodic vocals, and punchy riffs – and quickly began making a name for themselves. … Continue reading May 2025 Artist of the Month: It Kills You

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Music News, Tour Announcement

Tour Announcement: Bodie Embarks on “Murder My Ego” Spring US Tour Dates

bodie, Gracie Binion Murder My Ego Tour Alternative-pop artist and The Voice season 22 alum bodie is gearing up for a busy summer as he prepares to embark on the Murder My Ego tour, hitting cities across the southern United States. The run kicks off on May 3 in Fort Worth, TX at The Rail before continuing throughout the region, concluding on May 21 in … Continue reading Tour Announcement: Bodie Embarks on “Murder My Ego” Spring US Tour Dates

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Reviews, Song Review

Song Review: “HOSTAGE (they will not erase us)” by TX2

Hostage (they will not erase us) TX2 April 23, 2025 Review by Ally Arens Alternative rocker TX2 aims to bring a voice to the voiceless on his most recent offering, new single “HOSTAGE (they will not erase us).” While he’s developed a bit of a controversial reputation for his click-bait style TikTok promo videos and no-fucks-given attitude that some may feel is disingenuous at best … Continue reading Song Review: “HOSTAGE (they will not erase us)” by TX2

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Live Review, Reviews

Live Review: Hinder in Oklahoma City, OK on March 15, 2025

Hinder, Saliva, Kelsey Hickman Tower Theatre, Oklahoma City, OK March 15, 2025 Review and Gallery by: Ally Arens March 15, 2025 saw the end of Hinder’s “Back to Life” tour, concluding a month-long trek across the United States with a sold-out show at the Tower Theatre in their hometown of Oklahoma City, OK. Fellow 2000s rockers Saliva and country-rocker Kelsey Hickman were along for the … Continue reading Live Review: Hinder in Oklahoma City, OK on March 15, 2025

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Live Review, Reviews

Live Review: Catch Your Breath in Oklahoma City, OK on February 14, 2025

Catch Your Breath, Archers, The Funeral Portrait, If Not For Me Beer City Music Hall, Oklahoma City, OK February 14, 2025 Review and Gallery by: Ally Arens Texas-based hard rockers Catch Your Breath are only continuing the momentous rise in popularity kick-started by their 2022 viral single “Dial Tone”, embarking on their first ever headlining tour across the United States. Dubbed the Broken Souls tour, … Continue reading Live Review: Catch Your Breath in Oklahoma City, OK on February 14, 2025

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